L-Acoustics has appointed Anne Hamlett to the post of Chief People Officer. Joining Chief Executive Officers Hervé Guillaume and Laurent Vaissié, the appointment ‘places the company’s people-centric education and innovation culture at the core of its strategy and future’.
In addition to working key strategic topics at the C-level, Hamlett will lead three L-Acoustics divisions – People; Legal, Tax & Compliance and Education & Scientific Outreach. The company expects these teams to ‘cultivate an empowering experience for all employees, strengthen the company’s brand, and create an internal and external education programme that boosts the creativity, employability and resilience of L-Acoustics team members, partners, and end-users’.
With more than 20 years’ experience leading teams at L-Acoustics, Hamlett has been instrumental in shaping the company’s success. She holds a postgraduate degree in business law, and previously oversaw contract negotiations for a direct marketing firm and managed human resources for an IP consultancy. Since joining L-Acoustics, she has overseen the recruitment of countless talented individuals and navigated the company through a 30 per cent employee increase that will see the company reach 1,000 team members this year.
‘For years, we have valued collaborating with Anne and we value her unwavering contribution to the growth and success of L-Acoustics,’ Guillaume and Vaissié have said in a joint statement. ‘Her expertise, leadership, and strategic acumen position her as the right leader to shape our global workforce, enhance employee experiences, and help define our path forward.’
Hamlett’s steady leadership and deep understanding of organisational dynamics ensure that the company remains agile, resilient and poised for continued growth in a constantly evolving industry. Her ability to foster a culture of innovation, coupled with her talent for implementing effective organizational structures, allows L-Acoustics to continue creating elevated audio experiences for audiences around the globe.
‘As Chief People Officer, I’m proud to elevate our ‘people first’ culture at the heart of our global strategy,’ Hamlett says. ‘The People, Legal, and Education teams have evolved into an exceptionally talented group, united by a mission to encourage growth and development for our teams and partners worldwide. Continuing to support their advancement – and the company – will be my honour and privilege.’
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